Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.

From the Archives – March, 2014

Create a Lifer (originally posted March 31, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/create-a-lifer/) It takes more than a good product and great service to create a customer for life — a lifer. The ability to create a sense of common purpose … [Continue reading]

Words of wisdom

Action is the foundational key to all success. —Pablo Picasso … [Continue reading]

Own It – Dr. Judi Washburn

How do you capture in words the bond of friendship that was fostered over a decade? How do you define a relationship based on trust, deep respect and a steadfast admiration for each other’s skills? How do you frame the good times that we have shared … [Continue reading]

Just Breathe

When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace. —Author Unknown Why is that as we get caught up with life, we forget to breathe? There is a documented correlation between breathing with purpose,  and living a long life. No value … [Continue reading]